Includes directory of record labels, radio stations, and music festivals (pages 1257-1267)
"Sound advice on what to buy and what not to buy. Explore the rich world of jazz, from the soulful vocals of Bessie Smith to the groundbreaking explorations of John Coltrane...Free CD sampler from Blue Note."--Cover
Foreword / t. s. monk -- introduction / steve holtje -- musicHound owner's manual -- a-z guide to jazz acts -- compilation albums -- books, magazines, and newsletters -- web sites -- record labels -- radio stations -- music festivals -- five-bone album index -- band member index -- producer index -- roots index -- category index
Includes bibliographical references (pages 1245-1249) and websites (pages 1251-1255)